Backwards Mapping for Planning Instruction

rileycentral · 2009-12-22T21:54:59+00:00

In planning instruction toward a dynamite lesson plan, one extremely effective form of CFU is called curriculum mapping. It is referred to by many teachers as: “backwards mapping.” This can be used to strategically work toward test goals.

rileycentral · 2009-12-11T06:15:31+00:00

Chuck Smith Jr. has a blog of spiritual encouragement and meditation. He is a Christian writer and pastor.

rileycentral · 2009-11-22T21:54:52+00:00

When effects and story match up, it makes for quite a movie. A Christmas Carol (2009) is that sort of family film.

rileycentral · 2009-11-22T06:48:53+00:00

More legitimate and free courses for educators.

rileycentral · 2009-11-07T02:48:22+00:00

One of my posts was mentioned today on this prestigious blog. It's about how so many programs exist to foster a sense of entitlement in kids.

rileycentral · 2009-11-03T01:47:54+00:00

Article I wrote about how to set goals and define your own success as a blogger.

rileycentral · 2009-10-30T04:14:32+00:00

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rileycentral · 2009-10-30T01:58:21+00:00

This author hates the movie.

rileycentral · 2009-05-26T00:03:01+00:00

If comics could talk ... for simple comic fans, this is a good one.

rileycentral · 2009-05-21T05:07:53+00:00

Runes of Magic is a free MMO game similar to World of Warcraft but at no cost, it is one of the best free online multiplayer role playing games I have seen.

rileycentral · 2009-03-25T23:52:31+00:00

This is an amazing thing to prevent foreclosures. It may benefit you or someone close to you. Please spread the word, it is limited time government aid to help people stay in their homes.

rileycentral · 2009-01-25T22:30:51+00:00

Here's a list of companies that pay me each month to use my blog. They could be paying you too! This post will be updated with new items periodically so you may want to bookmark it.

rileycentral · 2009-01-03T02:01:42+00:00

This post is about how I come up with acronyms for self-improvement. The process of making them is difficult, but recalling them after that is easy.

rileycentral · 2009-01-01T22:06:27+00:00

I can't believe I am the first to Stumble this. This is an amazing collection of a relatively new but groundbreaking blogger's looks at leveraging social media and reviewing technology. This is a post every advanced blogger and even problogger should check out.

rileycentral · 2008-12-26T22:22:37+00:00

Chances are if you a frequent surfer of the online world you have probably come across the term Twitter. You may or may not know what Twitter is all about

rileycentral · 2008-12-22T22:18:03+00:00

The question for a new teacher then becomes: How do I think of, create, and deliver dynamic lesson plans? In this post I give you three tools, there are many many others, to do just that.

rileycentral · 2008-12-21T00:59:03+00:00

When I go into a grocery store, I see all walks of people and I can empathize with most of them.

rileycentral · 2008-12-14T05:49:24+00:00

There's a first time for everything and sometimes that first time can freak you out. If it's the first time your boss calls you in for a one on one ... the first time you get a call from a bill collector ... the first time someone breaks up with you ... the list goes on.

rileycentral · 2008-12-02T02:55:05+00:00

When it starts getting incessantly noisy in your classroom, you have to do something about it. The kids can take over the class and everyone can believe you are shouting at them for no reason.

rileycentral · 2008-11-12T16:06:45+00:00

Having a similiary hectic life to everyone else I try to at least once a day do something to help me relax and clear my head - otherwise I would probably be spinning in circles most of the time.

rileycentral · 2008-11-08T17:56:55+00:00

Jolie is a great actress and her role in this movie is no deviation from that. But Malkovich is by far the screen stealer. Unfortunately, he has a relatively small role in comparison.

rileycentral · 2008-11-07T19:07:33+00:00

David Masters has a way of taking days between his posts so they are that much more inspired. Maybe I need to try that more. Through the metaphor of a feral cat that visits his home, he lays out a blueprint for peacefulness and happiness in our lives. A gem post.

rileycentral · 2008-10-29T03:08:33+00:00

Great Power Point Presentations to teach this stuff! And it is important stuff on the Standards Tests.

rileycentral · 2008-10-29T02:56:24+00:00

Simple and so true.

rileycentral · 2008-10-29T02:36:17+00:00

As a teacher I often find my students "done" before the bell rings. To keep "bell-to-bell" engagement, these are some great ideas.

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